Follow KPCC

Top 10 most visited theme parks in 2012: Disneyland ranks No. 2

Wendy Lee

Disneyland in Anaheim was the second most visited theme park in North America in 2012, according to a report by the Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM. One of the most popular rides at Disneyland is "It's A Small World." Loren Javier/Flickr Creative Commons

A notable decline in attendance in the top 20 list was at Knott's Berry Farm, the report said. The report explained that Knott's attendance declined 4 percent to 3.5 million visitors last year due to the closure of the water ride, Perilous Plunge, and the redevelopment of that area.

Previously in The Breakdown

The Breakdown explains what's behind Southern California business and economic news. It describes the effects the headlines have on you: whether you're an investor, a business owner, an employee, homeowner, consumer or just someone who wants to know how to save a buck.